Chicken, Kale & Corn Fritters with Fresh Tomato Salad
Golden chicken fritters packed with sweet corn and finely chopped kale, served with a crisp cos and tomato salad. A light, fresh dinner that kids can happily eat with their hands.
Protein: 500g chicken mince
Extra: 1 tin organic corn
- 500g chicken mince
- 1 tin corn, drained well
- About 1/2 bunch kale
- 1 small carrot, grated
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 garlic clove, crushed
- 1 tsp sweet paprika
- Salt and pepper
- Olive oil
For the salad
- 1 baby cos lettuce
- Remaining fresh tomatoes
- Simple olive oil and vinegar/lemon dressing
- Remove the tough stems from the kale and chop the leaves very finely.
- Place chicken mince, corn, kale, grated carrot, egg, breadcrumbs, garlic and paprika into a large bowl.
- Season and mix until well combined.
- Shape into small patties. If the mixture feels very soft, add another tablespoon or two of breadcrumbs.
- Heat a little olive oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
- Cook the patties for approximately 4–5 minutes each side, depending on thickness, until golden and completely cooked through.
- Chop the baby cos and tomatoes and dress simply.
- Serve the hot chicken fritters with the fresh salad.
OPTIONAL: Mix Greek yoghurt with a squeeze of lemon and a little garlic for a quick dipping sauce.